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> I actually think it's a really good choice and shows Apple really understands design. And with the relatively low power consumption it makes sense. It's not l

> I actually think it's a really good choice and shows Apple really understands design. And with the relatively low power consumption it makes sense. It's not like it's drawing a ton of power on idle I use a Mac Mini (older model) in my music studio. It shares a surge protector with approx. $12k worth of audio gear (some of it nearly impossible to replace). I have all the gear + the surge protector switched off anytime I'm not using it. Which is most of the time. While the weight and form factor would make powering the M4 Mini on a little more than a nuisance, I have a hard time lumping this into one of Apple's great design features.

zamadatix 2y ago
M1 and newer Mac Minis automatically power on when plugged in/given power. If you're using an external power switch then that basically becomes the power button. I'd still like the button to have been on the side or something over looks but it does seem like a pretty reasonable choice overall.
- littlecranky67 2y ago
  This is a setting in the control center, not sure what is the default though. You can make it auto-boot when external power switch is used, through that setting for sure.